1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO RECALL - #98V220000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE FRONT BRAKE LINES CAN DEVELOP PIN HOLES DUE TO CHAFFING AGAINST THE EDGE OF THE PASS-THROUGH HOLE IN THE INNER FENDER.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO |
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| Manufacturer |
MITSUBISHI AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
6/17/1996 - 5/18/1998 |
| Recalled on |
9/15/1998 |
| Influenced by |
MITSUBISHI AMERICA |
| Owners Notified on |
10/23/1998 |
| # Affected |
61,800 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE FRONT BRAKE LINES CAN DEVELOP PIN HOLES DUE TO CHAFFING AGAINST THE EDGE OF THE PASS-THROUGH HOLE IN THE INNER FENDER. |
| Consequences |
BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAK RESULTING IN DETERIORATED BRAKING PERFORMANCE AND ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE INDICATOR LAMP. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT BRAKE LINES FOR SIGNS OF WEAR AND ROUTING. IF THE LINES ARE NOT CORRECTLY CENTERED IN THE PASS-THROUGH HOLE, THE LINES WILL BE REPOSITIONED BY BENDING SLIGHTLY TO CORRECT. IF THERE IS EVIDENCE OF BRAKE LINE WEAR, THE BRAKE LINE WILL BE REPLACED. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 23, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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